Vail Parks & Playgrounds

Forget the industry catalogs. When it comes to building Vail’s playgrounds, creativity and craftsmanship are what sets Vail apart from the more traditional “cookie-cutter” parks found in many urban settings. Whether you’re here for a short visit or you live nearby, make plans to explore Vail’s parks for an entertaining outing with the kids. Pack a lunch and bring the bikes as most of the parks can be found along the 12-mile Gore Valley
Trail recreation path which extends from Dowd Junction to the base of Vail Pass, or along the North Recreation Path which follows the North Frontage Road from West Vail to the Main Vail roundabout.

Kid Favorites:
• Ford Park playground features a large custom play area that includes a suspension bridge, climbing wall, multiple structures, climbers and slides that are meant to challenge
kids of all ages.

• Pirateship Park best exemplifies the town’s tradition of custom designed playgrounds. The newly rebuilt ship structure includes a crow’s nest, three deck levels, multiple climbing nets and even a plank.

• Donovan Park playground includes structures constructed of peeled logs as well as whimsical art elements. Its visibility from I-70 attracts many traveling families during the summer months who marvel at its craftsmanship.

Bighorn and Stephens parks, located at the east and west ends of Vail’s neighborhoods, are designated as off-leash dog parks. These areas have become extremely popular gathering places where users are asked to take responsibility for ensuring the park’s cleanliness.

Town of Vail
Toll Free. . . . .(970) 479-2100.